v. t. | 1. | To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet. |
v. i. | 1. | To play in water, as with the hands; to paddle or splash in mud or water. |
2. | To work in slight or superficial manner; to do in a small way; to tamper; to meddle. |
Verb | 1. | dabble - dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid |
2. | dabble - play in or as if in water, as of small children Synonyms: splash around, paddle | |
3. | dabble - work with in a non-serious manner; "She dabbles in astronomy"; "He plays around with investments bu he never makes any money" Synonyms: smatter, play around |